GX & Decarbonization Research

Joel Stockill, Rachel Kieft, Fatemeh Kamali +1

This paper reviews the first year of subsurface performance of Australia's first large-scale onshore CCS project, Moomba CCS. CO2 is injected into depleted Toolachee reservoirs via five wells, with monitoring data (pressure, passive seismic…

Ziming Bai

This paper analyzes the strategic role of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as 'molecular sponges' in achieving carbon neutrality, addressing CCUS bottlenecks. It compares MOFs with traditional adsorbents/catalysts, outlines design and indust…

Yao J.

This review surveys recent progress in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in China, covering policy support, technology development, and demonstration projects. It discusses the role and challenges of CCUS in achieving China's …

Zhao Z.

This paper analyzes the evolutionary characteristics and driving factors of innovative cooperation networks in China's CCUS technology field. It identifies structural changes and key actors, and reveals how policy and technological factors …

B. Maduike, V. O. Ndubueze, Mike Osagie Odigie +1

This study compares MEA, DEA, and MDEA solvents for CO2 removal from natural gas using Aspen HYSYS simulation. MDEA offers superior energy efficiency and cost, while MEA achieves higher removal efficiency but with higher energy penalty. Res…

E. Palandri, Eleonora Sforza, Sofia Ait Abbas +4

This study evaluates the response of coccolithophores, a promising microalgal group for CCUS, to increased nutrient and carbon supply. Among tested strains, one Chrysotila roscoffensis strain showed the highest dry weight and CO2 absorption…

Hu Jianbo Liu Jing Gu Chenkai

This study uses GCMC simulations to evaluate CO2 adsorption and CO2/N2 separation in ZIF-8 and ZIF-90. ZIF-90 outperforms ZIF-8, and water has negligible impact on ZIF-8's CO2 adsorption. Findings support material selection for carbon captu…

Hu Jianbo, Liu Jing, Gu Chenkai

Using Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulations, this study investigates the effect of water vapor on CO2 adsorption and CO2/N2 separation in ZIF-8 and ZIF-90. ZIF-90 demonstrates superior performance, while H2O has negligible influence on ZI…

Mike Stephenson, David A.C. Manning, Mike J. Spence +3

This paper reviews the role of subsurface geo-energy pilot and demonstration sites (CCS, geothermal, ATES, CAES) in delivering net zero. It argues these test facilities bridge laboratory research and full-scale deployment, supporting regula…

ZHAO Rui-Kai　DENG Shuai　ZHAO Li　LI Shuang-Jun　ZHANG Yue　LIU Bo-Wen

This paper proposes a 'thermodynamic carbon pump cycle' framework to analyze the energy performance of temperature swing adsorption (TSA) carbon capture. Applying thermodynamic methods, it addresses the high energy cost bottleneck of captur…

Wang C.L.

This paper investigates the effect of chromium content on the corrosion resistance of carbon steel and low-Cr steels in CO2-saturated brine, likely targeting CO2 transport and storage conditions in CCUS. It provides materials-engineering in…

V. L. Tauson, А.Н. САПОЖНИКОВ, С.В. ЛИПКО +2

Experimental study on CO2 incorporation into lazurite-type minerals, showing temperature-dependent CO2 content with a maximum at 500°C. The authors suggest these minerals as promising CO2 absorbers, but practical CCS applications remain dis…

Wenlei Zhu

Proposes living bioreactive facades for buildings that capture carbon dioxide through biological processes, making urban carbon reduction visible. Demonstrates potential for integrating carbon removal into building envelopes, contributing t…

Xu, Jie, Ma, Yu, Cui, Beiqu +7

This experimental study on CO2 sequestration in deep coal seams of Ningxia, China, reveals that element migration is minimal and pore structure evolves favorably for CO2 adsorption after supercritical CO2 treatment. Potentially harmful elem…

Nandakishora Y.

This paper addresses the design of a plate-fin heat exchanger for CO2 separation via cryogenic distillation. Improving heat exchanger efficiency is critical to reducing the energy penalty of CO2 capture, thereby advancing CCUS deployment. T…

LIU X.

This study investigates the galvanic corrosion behavior between CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy and Q345 steel in CCUS pipeline applications. It evaluates the risk of galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metal contact, providing key insights fo…

Chelvam K.

This analytical review systematically examines life cycle assessment (LCA) studies of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies, synthesising methodological challenges and variability in results. It consolidates insights o…

Allegra Mayer, USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Eric Slessarev +3

This paper develops an economic framework for valuing reversible (temporary) carbon storage in a zero-emissions world. It addresses how to price duration and permanence risks of CO2 storage, with implications for carbon credits, accounting,…

Dominic Ross, USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Yulan Han +9

This study reveals that solution and active site speciation control selectivity in electrocatalytic reactive carbon capture using diethanolamine over Ni-N-C catalysts. It provides fundamental insights for low-energy CO2 separation and advan…

Long Zhou, Guangzhi Liao, Tingting Lin +3

The paper proposes in-situ growth of ZIF-8 MOF nanocrystals inside natural sandstone to create a composite porous medium for better CO2 geological storage. The composite shows significantly higher CO2 uptake and improved two-phase displacem…